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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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